The cause of Heath Ledger's death, as determined by the Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York, is accidental prescription drug overdose. Specifically, People Magazine reports:
Heath Ledger's death on Jan. 22 was due to an accidental mixture of prescription drugs, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York has concluded.
"Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine," said an announcement released Wednesday morning by office spokesperson Ellen Borakove.
"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications," the two-paragraph statement said in its entirety."
"Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine," said an announcement released Wednesday morning by office spokesperson Ellen Borakove.
"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications," the two-paragraph statement said in its entirety."
Perhaps this will finally bring some closure to this tragic occurrence and answer many unanswered questions that have arisen since Heath's death. The misuse of prescription medication clearly can be fatal, and it's horribly sad that such a talented young man and overall good human was lost because of an accident. Our thoughts remain with Heath's family and friends during this time of grief.
